Orange County Uber and Lyft Accident Attorneys

Identifying Liability in Complex Ridesharing Accidents

Uber and Lyft have become household names in Orange County, and for good
reason: These companies provide an easy, cost-effective way to schedule
a ride from your phone. Unfortunately, however, you may not always be
safe in a ridesharing vehicle. When you become injured as the result of
an Uber car accident, determining liability for your injuries can be a
complex matter. At the Law Office of Marshall Silberberg, our Uber and
Lyft accident lawyers will help you determine who was negligent, and seek
justice for your injuries.

Ready for a free review of your ridesharing accident case? Give us a call
at (949) 565-4281 today for more information.

Common Types of Uber and Lyft Accidents

Lyft or Uber accidents are still fundamentally car accidents, and like
any car accident, they can have a wide range of possible outcomes and
parties involved. There’s also another layer of complexity added
by the fact that these cars can be operating on behalf of the transportation
network company (TNC), or simply drive on their own time. Finally, the
fact that TNCs are not hailed like cabs, but pre-arranged via the app
system instead, adds to the number of possible scenarios where liability
for injuries could shift.

Here are some of the most common scenarios we typically see with Uber and
Lyft accidents in California:

The Uber or Lyft driver has either just accepted a ride or picked up a
passenger, and then becomes involved in an accident that injures another
driver while on the road.

The Uber or Lyft driver becomes involved in an accident during a ride,
and their passenger becomes seriously injured as a result.

A pedestrian is injured by an Uber or Lyft driver with a ride in progress.

An Uber or Lyft driver picks up a hailing passenger (or someone who did
not pre-arrange a ride through the app) and then gets involved in an accident.

Who Is Liable for My Injuries After an Uber Accident?

As you can see from the scenarios listed above, there are many possible
outcomes for accident with a rideshare employee. In each of these cases,
a different party may be liable for compensating your injuries, whether
it be the TNC itself, their insurance company, the driver’s insurance
company, or the driver if uninsured. Because these cases can be so complicated,
it’s important to review all the details of your case with an
experienced car accident attorney before proceeding with any suit.

That being said, there are a few questions to keep in mind when determining
who is liable for your injuries:

Was the Uber or Lyft driver working at the time of your accident? If the rideshare driver did not have the app on or have passengers on board
at the time of your accident, the most likely party liable for damages
is their own insurance company. However, if they were conducting any business
activities on behalf of the company, you would likely need to negotiate
directly with Uber or Lyft for compensation through their insurer.

Were you driving another car during the accident? If you were not a passenger or a pedestrian, but another driver who got
in a car accident with an Uber, the rule of pure comparative negligence
will determine who is liable for injuries. In California, the pure comparative
negligence rule means your share of a claim could be reduced by your percentage
of fault in the accident. That means if the Uber driver was 60% responsible,
but you were found 40% at-fault for the accident, your compensation will
only be 60% of the total claimed.

Did you pre-arrange a ride with the Uber or Lyft driver? It may not happen often, but if you did not actually pre-arrange a ride
through the app, or if the app wasn’t turned on at the time of the
accident, it can be more difficult to argue that Uber or Lyft insurance
should cover your costs when injured. This is one of the reasons it’s
recommended to always use the app to schedule an Uber or Lyft driver.

Skilled Representation for Rideshare Accidents in California

At the Law Office of Marshall Silberberg, our attorneys have a unique advantage:
Our principal lawyer was previously an insurance defender, and he has
a deep knowledge of this complex industry. When you work with us, we can
provide you with a strategic evaluation of any claims to the Uber or Lyft
insurance companies, or to the driver and their insurance company.

We can also help you understand the role of liability, and determine the
case strategy that will give you the best chance at fair compensation
for your injuries. With more than 37 years of experience and millions
won for our clients, you can count on Marshall Silberberg and his team.

Contact us at (949) 565-4281 for a case evaluation with our Orange County
Uber and Lyft accident attorneys.

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Our tenacity and work ethic set us apart. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and really get to work on a case. From our personal meetings with prominent field experts to the development and strategy of your overall case, we will zealously stand by your side from start to finish.

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At our firm, the attorney-client relationship is sacred. We are committed to bringing a sense of peace to the victims and families we represent. Nothing is more rewarding than when we can help our clients ease the pain and frustration their injuries have caused them.

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